Inside Zone3

Inside Zone3 explores the world around swim, triathlon and open water — from the athletes and environments that inspire us, to the thinking behind the products we create. Considered, practical and shaped by experience, it’s a space for stories that reflect how we approach performance, progression and life in the water.

Swimmer in pink cap glides through blue pool water during a sprint triathlon training lap.
Beginners Triathlon
From pool to open water – how to swim a sprint triathlon
As the allure of the triathlon season beckons, many swimmers find themselves making the leap from the controlled environment of the pool to the vast openness of lakes and seas. The journey can be both exhilarating...
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Athlete stands on a winners podium with a Union Jack behind, celebrating after a triathlon race.
ZONE3 Ambassador Samantha Lake: The Story So far
My name is Samantha Lake, I am a ZONE3 ambassador, I have loved being part of the team this year. I am also a wife, mum of two and work...
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Woman in a navy wetsuit stands on a rocky beach with a bright pink bag, ready for cold water swimming.
Hollie Grant: How Cold Water Swimming Has Helped Me Postnatally
I wish I could say I’ve always swam, or that I grew up by the sea with a love that ran so deep for it I had to return. The...
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Triathlete in a navy blue suit and white visor gives a thumbs up at the Zone3 2023 finish, spectators in the background.
2023 – Our Highlights
What a year! This year we have been lucky enough to meet so many amazing people through community demo days, events, and through getting social online. We have launched some...
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Underwater shot of a male swimmer with goggles swimming through bright turquoise water
An Ultra-marathon Swimming Story from the Pacific
Floating an idea…  In anticipation of our 5 year wedding anniversary, my wife and I looked to book a treat for just ourselves (without our two young children!) and decided...
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Woman wearing Swimming Goggles with Man in the background
The Helpful Tips You Wish You Knew This Season That You Can Practice Now to Nail in 2024.
Tips from ZONE3 PRO Lauren Brandon.     Tips to avoid foggy goggles I know that there is some type of product that you can use to help with foggy goggles,...
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Swimmer with a colorful geometric cap glides along a blue lane in an indoor pool
Winter Training and How to Stay Focused
Written by ZONE3 Ambassador Scott Hill | Head Coach RAF Triathlon and Tri Wolf.  Maintaining swim focus and improvement during the winter months can be challenging especially of the festive...
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Swimmer wearing an orange cap trains laps in a turquoise pool with a lane rope
Setting Up Your Swim Week with Lauren Brandon
Swimming is something that we as triathletes need to do, and want to get better at, but we don’t always want to put in the work required to get faster....
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Swimmer in orange cap gliding through open water with buoys in the distance.
Inside the IRONMAN World Championships: Novice and Pro Insights
The IRONMAN World Championships in Nice, France, is an event that captures the hearts of both amateur enthusiasts and professional athletes alike. This picturesque coastal city plays host to one...
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Dark lava rock shoreline with a row of palm trees along the coast under a blue sky.
Lauren Brandon: How to Swim Faster in the Open Water
I get a lot of people saying that their pace in the pool does not translate over to the open water and they want to know how to improve on...
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Palm fronds spread across a clear blue sky.
Fueling her way to the Kona start line - Team Octagon – Gillian Micoli
Growing up swimming, how we fueled and what and when we ate has completely transformed.  I remember eating an entire PowerBar (the original one in the gold wrapper) and threw...
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Low angle view over a swimming pool surface with blue water and a blurred pool deck in the background.
Jake Vita - The hardest thing I have ever done
As I found myself standing on the start area of the beach, the nerves properly set in, and those who’d come to support could tell too! The swim leg was...
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